Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (GIG)

Passengers disembark into Terminal 2 or the South Pier concourse and proceed through passport control, baggage reclaim, and customs before entering the public arrivals hall.

• Follow the overhead signage towards 'Imigração / Passport Control' upon leaving the aircraft.
• Present your passport and any required visa documentation to the Polícia Federal officers at immigration control.
• Collect checked luggage from the carousel in the baggage claim area past passport control.
• Proceed through customs clearance managed by Receita Federal; select the Green Channel if you have nothing to declare or the Red Channel if you exceed standard duty-free allowances.
• Complete an electronic declaration (e-DBV) prior to arrival if bringing goods, currency above BRL 10,000 equivalent, or agricultural products requiring inspection.
• Exit into the main public arrivals hall on the ground floor of Terminal 2 to access ground transport options.

• Ride-hailing

  Uber / 99

  Pickup areas are designated outside Terminal 2 departures and arrivals levels. Follow in-app instructions to locate your assigned driver.

  Time:

  roughly 30-50 minutes to South Zone (Zona Sul)

  Typical cost:

  typically BRL 60-110

• Train

  Special Taxis (Aerotaxi / Cootramo / Transcoop)

  Desk counters are located inside the arrivals hall before exiting the terminal. Payment is made up front at the counter by card or cash.

  Time:

  roughly 30-50 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically BRL 100-160 (fixed rate)

• Taxi

  Licensed City Taxis

  Available from the official taxi rank directly outside the arrivals exit of Terminal 2.

  Time:

  roughly 30-50 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically BRL 70-110 (metered rate)

• Train

  BRT (MOBI-Rio) + MetrôRio

  Take the BRT bus line from Terminal 2 to Vicente de Carvalho station, then transfer to MetrôRio Line 2 towards the city centre or South Zone.

  Time:

  roughly 60-80 minutes

  Typical cost:

  typically BRL 10-15 total

All flight connections take place within Terminal 2 and the adjoining South Pier.

• International-to-domestic transfer passengers must pass through immigration control, collect checked luggage, clear customs, and re-check bags at the domestic transfer desk.
• Domestic-to-international passengers can generally follow international transfer signs inside the secure area if luggage has been checked through to the final destination.
• Allow at least 2 to 2.5 hours for international-to-domestic transfers due to potential passport control lines.

Free public Wi-Fi access is provided throughout Terminal 2 and the concourses.

• Select the official network '_RIO GALEAO WIFISTORE' or '_RIO GALEAO FREE'.
• A brief registration page requires accepting terms of service to connect.
• Session access is complimentary for standard usage durations.

ATMs and foreign exchange offices are located on both the departures and arrivals levels of Terminal 2.

• ATMs accepting international credit/debit cards (Plus, Cirrus, Visa, Mastercard) are located in the public landside areas.
• Official currency exchange counters (Banco Rendimento / Safe Exchange) operate in arrivals and departure areas.
• Cards are widely accepted across Rio de Janeiro, but carrying small amounts of Brazilian Real (BRL) is advisable for minor expenses.

A range of dining options is available landside in Terminal 2 and airside within the main departure areas.

• Landside options include coffee shops, bakeries, and fast-food outlets on the departures floor.
• Airside areas feature international dining chains, local Brazilian snack bars (lanchonetes), and seated restaurants.
• Specialist dietary options (gluten-free, vegetarian) can be found in larger food court outlets.

Several VIP lounges operate in the airside international and domestic departure sectors.

• Plaza Premium Lounge operates spaces in both domestic departures and international departures (Pier Sul).
• GOL Premium Lounge and airline alliance lounges serve eligible premium-cabin passengers and frequent flyer cardholders.
• Pay-per-use entry is available at selected lounges subject to space availability.

Transit and overnight accommodation options are available within or immediately adjacent to the terminal complex.

• RIOgaleão-ia Hotel (Aerotel) offers airside/landside room bookings suitable for short rest periods or overnight transit.
• Full-service hotels such as the Linx Hotel International Airport Galeão are located a short shuttle ride or walk from Terminal 2.
• Free hotel shuttle services operate regularly from designated lanes outside Terminal 2 arrivals.

Baggage wrapping, left-luggage storage, and lost property services are situated inside Terminal 2.

• Left-luggage (maletero) services are available on the ground floor of Terminal 2 for temporary storage.
• Baggage wrapping services operate on the departures floor prior to check-in.
• For items misplaced within the terminal, contact the airport Lost and Found office located in Terminal 2.

Family facilities are provided across the primary passenger areas of Terminal 2.

• Baby changing rooms (fraldários) are situated alongside main restroom facilities throughout landside and airside areas.
• Stroller-accessible pathways and priority queues are available at security and immigration checkpoints for families travelling with young children.

• ATMs
• Currency exchange
• Pharmacy
• Left luggage
• Luggage wrapping
• Information desk
• Car rental counters
• Medical post

Local emergency number: 190 (Police), 192 (Ambulance), 193 (Fire). Airport Medical Post in T2.

• A first aid / medical post (Posto Médico) is located within Terminal 2 for immediate medical issues.
• In case of a lost passport, report the loss to the Polícia Federal office located inside Terminal 2 to obtain an official incident report (boletim de ocorrência).
• Airport security staff are stationed throughout the terminal to assist with safety concerns.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• RIOgaleão - Official Airport WebsiteOfficial airport source
• Polícia Federal - Imigração e PassaportesGovernment source
• Receita Federal - Controle Aduaneiro de Viajantes (e-DBV)Government source
• MetrôRio - Conexão e LinhasOfficial transit source